IceMat Black Siberia

Rob Williams · 10-16-2005, 08:37 PM

With so many headsets available that are specifically designed for gamers, it makes it difficult to choose the right one. We are taking a look at the IceMat Black Siberia, based off the original Siberia that has been given countless awards. Let's jump right in and take a fresh look at this cool product!

After reading the full review here, feel free to comment on it here!

Word. · 10-16-2005, 11:49 PM

Hey Rob, nicely done, but i "think" i found a spelling mistake, ill paste it below.

The microphone for the Siberia is not attached to the headphones, like most others. Instead, it's a separate piece on it's own cord. It's quite small, and has a clip so that you can attach it to your shirt. This is one problem I had with the Siberia, ***********albeit a small one.************ The clip is not very large, so it's hard to clip anywhere except for your shirt. It was too small to clip to my laptop monitor, although I hoped it would.
I don't now for sure if it is, but it confused the hell outta me

10-17-2005, 11:20 AM

Does this headset have an off/on switch for the mic?

Rob Williams · 10-17-2005, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does this headset have an off/on switch for the mic?

Yes it does, sorry I forgot to mention that.

Word: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=albeit&db=*

Word. · 10-17-2005, 12:04 PM

Hahahaha nice one, next time i think i'll search it first lol.

10-17-2005, 12:10 PM

Cool,thanks Rob,I might well invest in a set of these

Rob Williams · 10-17-2005, 12:12 PM

Awesome, you will *love* them. I can't part with mine, hehe.

05-27-2006, 06:27 PM

hi.

i have a quick question about these headphones

if you wore glasses while using them, are they still comfortable after long periods of use?

i currently own the mdr-v300s and have a problem with how tightly they fit. they press my ear against my glasses, making it so after 20 minutes of use, they become uncomfortable.

does the icemat have this problem?

Rob Williams · 05-27-2006, 07:52 PM

Hmm, I haven't used the IceMat for a while, but I wear glasses. I had no problems wearing them for hours at a time. They've actually been some of the best headphones I've used for that reason.

05-27-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Hmm, I haven't used the IceMat for a while, but I wear glasses. I had no problems wearing them for hours at a time. They've actually been some of the best headphones I've used for that reason.

why'd you switch? What do you use now?

If you still have them, can you check to see how tightly they fit for me?

thanks a lot for your review

Rob Williams · 05-27-2006, 09:12 PM

I switched just because I prefer the way the mic is on the 601i Altec Lansings. They also have surround sound, so some things sound a little better.

I don't have the headphones anymore, I just gave them to my sister before she moved. I used them for months though, and played games for hours. I never had any problems with them.

05-27-2006, 09:27 PM

sorry to be a pest
but i only keep asking because my ears are ultra sensitive.

do you remember if it ever pressed your ears into your glasses?

Rob Williams · 05-27-2006, 09:44 PM

I think it would be hard to get a headset that is 'perfect' for this reason. Though, I have used four different headsets in the past year, and the Siberia was by far the most comfortable when it comes to glasses.

Out of any headset I have used, this would be your best bet. I don't know of any others on the market that could possibly be more comfortable than these, unless you are willing to pay out the behind

madmat · 05-27-2006, 10:45 PM

I've got a pair of Koss UR-40 headphones and they do not press your ears into your glasses at all. They're extremely light, have a webbed headband, are foldable, cover your ears rather than set on them and sound simply awesome. The sad part is they have no mic. If you want a great sounding pair of stereo headphones and don't mind spending a bit for them ($49.99 at Radio Shack, less online via Froogle) you can't go wrong. If you need a full on headset with a mic, well, I dunno.

05-28-2006, 12:26 AM

http://www.icemat.com/products/icematsiberia

There is a USB and non USB one.

Which is better for use with the computer?

I'm not really computer savvy, so I don't really understand the extra info with the USB.

It seems there's extra surround sound and stuff so the USB is better?

Someone please help me clarify this. Thanks in advance!

10-16-2005, 08:37 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	IceMat Black Siberia With so many headsets available that are specifically designed for gamers, it makes it difficult to choose the right one. We are taking a look at the IceMat Black Siberia, based off the original Siberia that has been given countless awards. Let's jump right in and take a fresh look at this cool product! After reading the full review here, feel free to comment on it here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

10-16-2005, 11:49 PM	#2
Word. E.M.I. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 82	Good review Hey Rob, nicely done, but i "think" i found a spelling mistake, ill paste it below. The microphone for the Siberia is not attached to the headphones, like most others. Instead, it's a separate piece on it's own cord. It's quite small, and has a clip so that you can attach it to your shirt. This is one problem I had with the Siberia, *********albeit a small one.********** The clip is not very large, so it's hard to clip anywhere except for your shirt. It was too small to clip to my laptop monitor, although I hoped it would. I don't now for sure if it is, but it confused the hell outta me __________________ Word.

10-17-2005, 12:04 PM	#5
Word. E.M.I. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 82	I feel so stupid :\| Hahahaha nice one, next time i think i'll search it first lol. __________________ Word.

10-17-2005, 12:12 PM	#7
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Awesome, you will love them. I can't part with mine, hehe. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

05-27-2006, 07:52 PM	#9
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Hmm, I haven't used the IceMat for a while, but I wear glasses. I had no problems wearing them for hours at a time. They've actually been some of the best headphones I've used for that reason. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

10-17-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Does this headset have an off/on switch for the mic?

10-17-2005, 12:10 PM	#6
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Cool,thanks Rob,I might well invest in a set of these

05-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#8
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	hi. i have a quick question about these headphones if you wore glasses while using them, are they still comfortable after long periods of use? i currently own the mdr-v300s and have a problem with how tightly they fit. they press my ear against my glasses, making it so after 20 minutes of use, they become uncomfortable. does the icemat have this problem?

05-27-2006, 09:12 PM	#11
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	I switched just because I prefer the way the mic is on the 601i Altec Lansings. They also have surround sound, so some things sound a little better. I don't have the headphones anymore, I just gave them to my sister before she moved. I used them for months though, and played games for hours. I never had any problems with them. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

05-27-2006, 09:27 PM	#12
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	sorry to be a pest but i only keep asking because my ears are ultra sensitive. do you remember if it ever pressed your ears into your glasses?

05-27-2006, 09:44 PM	#13
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	I think it would be hard to get a headset that is 'perfect' for this reason. Though, I have used four different headsets in the past year, and the Siberia was by far the most comfortable when it comes to glasses. Out of any headset I have used, this would be your best bet. I don't know of any others on the market that could possibly be more comfortable than these, unless you are willing to pay out the behind __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

05-27-2006, 10:45 PM	#14
madmat Soup Nazi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: No soup for you! Posts: 1,636	I've got a pair of Koss UR-40 headphones and they do not press your ears into your glasses at all. They're extremely light, have a webbed headband, are foldable, cover your ears rather than set on them and sound simply awesome. The sad part is they have no mic. If you want a great sounding pair of stereo headphones and don't mind spending a bit for them ($49.99 at Radio Shack, less online via Froogle) you can't go wrong. If you need a full on headset with a mic, well, I dunno. __________________ M4N82 Deluxe Phenom II 940 Black Edition quad core @ 3.5Ghz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum, 2x1gig GSkill PC26400 EVGA GTX260 Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me!

05-28-2006, 12:26 AM	#15
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	http://www.icemat.com/products/icematsiberia There is a USB and non USB one. Which is better for use with the computer? I'm not really computer savvy, so I don't really understand the extra info with the USB. It seems there's extra surround sound and stuff so the USB is better? Someone please help me clarify this. Thanks in advance!

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